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Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in Lebanon

Seven soldiers were wounded, including one seriously and three moderately, after an explosive drone struck in southern Lebanon. Earlier in the day, the commander of the 401st Brigade was also seriously wounded in a similar incident.

Female soldier seriously wounded by explosive drone in Lebanon

401st Armoured Brigade commander severely wounded in drone strike

The Commander of the 401st Armoured Brigade, Colonel Meir Biderman, wounded, along with other soldiers, as a result of an explosive drone impact in southern Lebanon.

401st Armoured Brigade commander severely wounded in drone strike

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

The Binyamin Council announced the death in battle in southern Lebanon of Maj. (res.) Itamar Sapir, 27, a resident of Ariel who grew up in Eli.

Major (Res.) Itamar Sapir killed in battle in southern Lebanon

Two lightly wounded

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

Hezbollah explosive drone detonates on vehicle near Misgav Am. Two lightly wounded.

Explosive drone hits vehicle in northern Israel

Explosive attack in Lebanon

Four soldiers wounded, one severely

Four soldiers were wounded, one severely, one moderately, and two lightly, as a result of an explosive device detonation in southern Lebanon.

Four soldiers wounded, one severely

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Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan fell in southern Lebanon

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan, 20, a combat soldier in the Golani Brigade, killed by anti-tank missile fired by Hezbollah terrorists.

Staff Sergeant Negev Dagan fell in southern Lebanon

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Identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists

IDF publishes footage of the identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon.

Identification and elimination of Hezbollah terrorists

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IDF strikes loaded and ready-to-fire Hezbollah missile launcher

IDF targeted a number of rocket launchers directed toward areas in which IDF soldiers are operating and toward Israeli territory.

IDF strikes loaded and ready-to-fire Hezbollah missile launcher

Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visit

An IDF brigade commander was censured after bereaved families entered Bint Jbeil without authorization or full security clearance.

Senior IDF officer reprimanded over risky Lebanon visit

Southern Lebanon:

Over 350 terrorists eliminated since ceasefire began

IDF struck 1,100 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, including weapons storage facilities and loaded launchers ready to fire.

Over 350 terrorists eliminated since ceasefire began

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IDF strikes terrorists attempting to transport launcher

IDF eliminates a terrorist launch cell that attempted to transfer a rocket launcher on a truck after firing rockets toward IDF soldiers.

IDF strikes terrorists attempting to transport launcher

No injuries:

Hezbollah drones strike unmanned engineering vehicles

Hezbollah launched several rockets and explosive drones toward IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. Two drones struck unmanned engineering vehicles, damaging them

Hezbollah drones strike unmanned engineering vehicles

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue sentenced to jail

A soldier who was filmed disrespecting a Christian statue in southern Lebanon several weeks ago was sentenced to 21 days in military detention. His friend, who photographed the incident, will serve 14 days in military prison.

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue sentenced to jail

Dramatic evacuation in southern Lebanon

An IAF helicopter failed to take off while evacuating wounded troops out of southern Lebanon. An additional helicopter was dispatched while an IAF crew worked to repair the error.

Dramatic evacuation in southern Lebanon

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3 soldiers wounded, 1 seriously, by explosive drone

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell near the Lebanese border. One soldier was seriously injured and another was moderately injured.

3 soldiers wounded, 1 seriously, by explosive drone

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IDF drone chases down Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

Soldiers from the 146th Division worked with the IAF to eliminate 20 Hezbollah terrorists. Working with Yahalom troops, the forces demolished a 30-meter-long underground tunnel route.

IDF drone chases down Hezbollah terrorist in Lebanon

In southern Lebanon

IDF soldier seriously injured by explosive drone

IDF soldier seriously injured, three other soldiers sustain minor injuries after from impact of explosive drone in southern Lebanon. Soldiers evacuated to hospital.

IDF soldier seriously injured by explosive drone

IDF investigating

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue in southern Lebanon

A video of a soldier photographed smoking a cigarette and holding another one to the mouth of a Christian statue was published in Lebanon. The IDF is investigating the incident.

Soldier filmed disrespecting Christian statue in southern Lebanon

Ceasefire in Lebanon? 70 drones launched, five killed

Since the ceasefire in Lebanon began, Hezbollah has launched 70 explosive drones at IDF forces, killing five and wounding 33.

Ceasefire in Lebanon? 70 drones launched, five killed

Drone cam:

Hezbollah terrorists eliminated on motorcycle

IDF forces used an armed drone to eliminate Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon and struck a launch site after an anti-tank missile attack nearby.

Hezbollah terrorists eliminated on motorcycle

Southern Lebanon:

A tour of a Hezbollah weapons cache

IDF soldiers from the 226th Brigade, in cooperation with the Yahalom Unit, destroyed an approximately 30-meter-long underground tunnel route containing various weapons.

A tour of a Hezbollah weapons cache

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF eliminates terrorists transporting weapons

Over the past week, in several operations, IDF soldiers of the 401st Brigade located more than 100 weapons belonging to the Hezbollah terrorist organization in southern Lebanon.

IDF eliminates terrorists transporting weapons

Ceasefire?

Hezbollah drone strikes continue, two moderately wounded

IDF officer and noncommissioned officer were moderately injured due to another Hezbollah FPV drone strike.

Hezbollah drone strikes continue, two moderately wounded

Using 24 tons of explosives:

IDF demolishes 140-meter-long Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

The tunnel, over 140 meters in length, consisted of living quarters and operational shafts, and numerous weapons were found inside.

IDF demolishes 140-meter-long Hezbollah tunnel in Lebanon

Chief of Staff in South Lebanon

'We won't leave without security for north'

Eyal Zamir visited the forces of the 36th Division in the town of A-Tayyiba in southern Lebanon today (Wednesday). "We will no longer allow a terrorist army on our borders"

'We won't leave without security for north'

IDF operations in Lebanon:

Over 30 weapons caches and command centers destroyed in two days

The IDF and the 91st Division struck dozens of weapons storage facilities, command centers, and additional Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon over the past two days.

Over 30 weapons caches and command centers destroyed in two days

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Hezbollah launcher hidden in civilian building

Soldiers identified and struck a Hezbollah launcher that had been positioned inside a civilian structure in southern Lebanon, aimed at Israel and IDF troops.

Hezbollah launcher hidden in civilian building

Drone footage:

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated while riding a motorcycle

IDF drone identifies Hezbollah terrorist posing an imminent threat to troops and eliminates him as he attempts to flee on a motorcycle.

Hezbollah terrorist eliminated while riding a motorcycle

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Civilian Defense Ministry employee killed in Lebanon

Amer Hujeirat, who worked for a contracting company performing engineering works on behalf of the Ministry of Defense, killed by drone in southern Lebanon. His son, 19, lightly injured by shrapnel.

Civilian Defense Ministry employee killed in Lebanon

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IDF destroys enormous Hezbollah terror tunnel

The tunnel was the largest ever discovered in southern Lebanon.

IDF destroys enormous Hezbollah terror tunnel

Footage from Lebanon:

Troops dismantle more than 1,000 terrorist infrastructure sites

Troops located hundreds of weapons, including machine guns, Kalashnikov rifles, grenades, mines, pistols, anti-tank missiles, ammunition, RPG rockets, and mortar shells.

Troops dismantle more than 1,000 terrorist infrastructure sites

Southern Lebanon:

IDF soldier severely wounded in explosive drone attack

Two IDF soldiers were wounded, one severely and another lightly, as a result of an explosive drone impact during operational activity in southern Lebanon.

IDF soldier severely wounded in explosive drone attack

Footage from Lebanon:

Golani troops eliminate terrorists, uncover weapons depots

Golani Brigade troops eliminated armed terrorists and uncovered weapons depots in southern Lebanon as part of ongoing efforts to counter Hezbollah threats.

Golani troops eliminate terrorists, uncover weapons depots

Destruction in friendly Lebanese village sparks anger

IDF says it is looking into destruction of infrastructure in village where 220 residents fell fighting alongside IDF troops.

Destruction in friendly Lebanese village sparks anger

IDF strikes Hezbollah surveillance, foils drone attack

IDF forces struck Hezbollah surveillance and uncovered weapons caches as explosive drones launched by the group detonated near troops in southern Lebanon.

IDF strikes Hezbollah surveillance, foils drone attack

25-meter deep tunnel

Southern Lebanon clothing store turned into terror command center

IDF soldiers discovered a tunnel that served as a Hezbollah command center approximately 25 meters deep inside a civilian clothing store in the village of Al-Khiyam.

Southern Lebanon clothing store turned into terror command center

IDF locates soldier suspected of damaging Jesus statue

The IDF located the soldier suspected of damaging a Christian statue of Jesus in the village of Debl in southern Lebanon.

IDF locates soldier suspected of damaging Jesus statue

'You were so brave'

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Hundreds payed final respects to Lidor Porat who fell in battle in Lebanon.

Lidor's brother delivers chilling eulogy

Following ceasefire:

The IDF's forward defense line in Lebanon

Five divisions, alongside Israeli Navy forces, are operating concurrently south of the Forward Defense Line in southern Lebanon.

The IDF's forward defense line in Lebanon

Initial inquiry:

Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell

IDF initial inquiry finds that the 52nd Battalion's commander was hit by either shrapnel or ricochet from a shell fired by Israeli forces during a pursuit in southern Lebanon.

Battalion commander injured by ricochet of IDF shell

Under fire:

IDF troops work on the ground to expose Hezbollah infrastructure

IDF reservists operating in southern Lebanon found a launcher directed toward northern Israel alongside anti-tank missiles and additional weapons.

IDF troops work on the ground to expose Hezbollah infrastructure

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3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Three Hezbollah terrorists, including a terrorist from the terrorist organization's elite unit, "Radwan Force," surrendered to Givati ​​forces in Bint Jbeil.

3 Hezbollah terrorists surrender to IDF

Close-quarters gun battle

Ten IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon

Israeli Paratroopers conduct fierce and prolonged gun battle with Hezbollah terrorists in Bint Jbeil, leaving ten soldiers wounded, three of whom severely.

Ten IDF soldiers wounded in Lebanon

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Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco fell in southern Lebanon

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco, a firefighting vehicle driver in the 188th Brigade, fell during combat as a result of an overturned Hummer. Three reservists injured.

Sergeant Major (Res.) Ayal Uriel Bianco fell in southern Lebanon

'Shattering of arrogant symbolism'

Site of infamous Nasrallah speech lies in ruins

IDF forces captured Bint Jbeil and destroyed the stadium where Hassan Nasrallah delivered his 'Spider Web speech, striking a symbolic Hezbollah stronghold.

Site of infamous Nasrallah speech lies in ruins

8 soldiers injured by explosive drone in south Lebanon

Eight IDF soldiers were wounded in southern Lebanon after an explosive drone fell, including two in moderate condition and six lightly injured.

8 soldiers injured by explosive drone in south Lebanon

Watch: Drone eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

Troops located a terrorist cell that was planning to attack soldiers using explosive drones. The troops eliminated the terrorists using a drone.

Watch: Drone eliminates terrorists in southern Lebanon

Footage from Lebanon:

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

IDF identifies missile launcher in the area of Jouaiyya in southern Lebanon and eliminates it in rapid closure cycle, thwarting launch before it could be carried out.

Launcher destroyed moments before firing missile at Israel

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Hezbollah hides rocket launcher in school yard

IDF identified that the Hezbollah terrorist organization launched rockets from a school compound. Following international law, the IDF struck the school to remove the threat.

Hezbollah hides rocket launcher in school yard

Beyond the Buffer:

Why South Lebanon demands a new strategic logic

An adversary that does not accept the permanence of the opposing state does not experience a ceasefire as a settlement. It experiences it as a reloading interval. Israel must act in accordance with that unpleasant truth. Opinion.

Why South Lebanon demands a new strategic logic

'An absolute lie'

IDF reveals extent of Lebanese military's failure

The IDF says Hezbollah fired thousands of missiles from southern Lebanon, contradicting Lebanese army claims that the terror group had been disarmed.

IDF reveals extent of Lebanese military's failure

'Hezbollah stunned & confused'

Defense Minister unveils plan in southern Lebanon

The Defense Minister presented an operational plan including four lines in southern Lebanon. According to him, “The Hezbollah terrorist organization is desperate for a ceasefire."

Defense Minister unveils plan in southern Lebanon

Senior terror commander killed in IDF strike in Lebanon

The IDF eliminated Maher Qassem Hamdan, a Hezbollah-backed commander in southern Lebanon, along with seven terrorists fleeing the Chebaa area.

Senior terror commander killed in IDF strike in Lebanon

Footage from Lebanon:

IDF eliminates anti-tank squad hiding in a mosque

Troops operating in southern Lebanon identified Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists positioned inside a mosque, the soldiers eliminated the terrorists and destroyed the compound.

IDF eliminates anti-tank squad hiding in a mosque

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Golani troops destroy over 300 terror infrastructures in Lebanon

Golani Brigade forces, operating under Division 36, continue ground operations in southern Lebanon to destroy terrorist infrastructure.

Golani troops destroy over 300 terror infrastructures in Lebanon

Hezbollah equipment found in southern Lebanon school

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon found training certificates of Radwan terrorists, RPG manuals, rockets, and launchers in a school.

Hezbollah equipment found in southern Lebanon school

Cousin eulogizes

'They didn't want Guy to enlist in combat role, he insisted'

The cousin of Sergeant First Class Guy Ludar, of blessed memory, who was killed in a friendly-fire incident in southern Lebanon, eulogized him and spoke about the immense loss and pain.

'They didn't want Guy to enlist in combat role, he insisted'

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IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon

Troops of the 226th Brigade operating in southern Lebanon eliminated an armed Hezbollah terrorist cell and destroyed a command center belonging to the terror group.

IDF soldiers operate in southern Lebanon

Netanyahu in northern Israel:

'We are expanding the security zone in Lebanon'

After a situational assessment in northern Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the expansion of ground operations in Lebanon.

'We are expanding the security zone in Lebanon'

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Terrorists identified on the ground, eliminated from the air

IDF troops identified several armed terrorists entering a structure in southern Lebanon. A short time later, an IAF aircraft eliminated them.

Terrorists identified on the ground, eliminated from the air